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Ireland stars shine as Leinster hammer sorry Scarlets in one-sided URC win

Leinster made it four successive victories in the United Rugby Championship as they breezed to a comprehensive 54-5 victory over the Scarlets.

Peter O’Mahony leads Munster in URC final replay as Irish stars return across the board

Check on the team news ahead of Round Five of the United Rugby Championship season, which includes Munster taking on the Stormers.

Wales fly-half hopeful keen to impress ahead of Six Nations

Could recently signed Scarlets fly-half Ioan Lloyd force his way in Wales head coach Warren Gatland's thinking ahead of the 2024 Six Nations?

Who’s hot and who’s not: Finn Russell shines, World Rugby hampering sport’s growth and poor results for SA URC teams

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Glasgow Warriors claim maximum at Ospreys while Lions and Benetton pick up shock victories

Glasgow Warriors, the Lions and Benetton picked up United Rugby Championship victories over Ospreys, Scarlets and the Stormers on Saturday.

Internationals return from Rugby World Cup duty with Dan Sheehan leading Leinster for the first time

Check on the team news for Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, with three games on Friday, four on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Wales’ fly-half crisis deepens after talented playmaker is injured against Barbarians

Wales and the Scarlets suffered a blow after fly-half Sam Costelow was injured during his country's match against the Barbarians in Cardiff on Saturday.

Seven-try Munster thrash Dragons in the URC while Scarlets edge Cardiff

Saturday's early evening United Rugby Championship action saw Munster thrash the Dragons 45-14 while the Scarlets edged Cardiff 31-25.

Jack Carty returns to captain Connacht in home derby against Ulster

Check on the team news and our predictions for Round Three of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one more on Sunday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks make it four, Ardie Savea’s award and Sam Cane’s unwanted record

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Stormers power past Scarlets who leak 50 plus points again while Connacht and Ospreys also win

The Stormers handed the Scarlets their second successive heavy URC loss while Connact and the Ospreys sealed wins over Glasgow Warriors and Zebre Parma respectively.

Ex-Springbok set for Sharks debut at Leinster while URC match winner returns for Munster

Check out all of the team news ahead of Round Two of the United Rugby Championship season.

Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny to bring down curtain on international career

Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed his retirement from international rugby following Wales' clash with the Barbarians in Cardiff on Saturday, November 4.

Bulls thump Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld in perfect start to their URC campaign

The Bulls made a great start to their United Rugby Championship season with a 63-21 win over the Scarlets in round one at Loftus Versfeld.

United Rugby Championship: 200 up for Justin Tipuric as some Rugby World Cup stars feature

Check on all the team news ahead of the opening United Rugby Championship weekend.

Star players, ins and outs and more: Team-by-team guide for United Rugby Championship season

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season.

United Rugby Championship confirm Champions Cup qualification changes

The URC will now introduce full meritocracy for EPCR qualification starting this season.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Juan Martin Gonzalez, Manie Libbok, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and more.

Welsh Rugby Union slammed by supporters for ‘undermining’ regional game

The Welsh Rugby Union have received a letter from angry Cardiff supporters, who have criticised the governing body for their money-making plans.

Five rugby rumours and transfers: Marcus Smith, Posolo Tuilagi, Gareth Anscombe and much more

Planet Rugby recaps five rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend.

Concern for United Rugby Championship as broadcaster Viaplay hits financial trouble

The United Rugby Championship faces an uncertain future in the short-term after its UK broadcaster, Viaplay, announced their intention to sell off those rights.

The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship fixture list in FULL

The full 2023/24 URC fixture list has been revealed.

Munster top most watched teams chart while most watched games also revealed

Munster were the most watched team in the United Rugby Championship, with the top 10 most watched games of the regular-season also revealed.

Warren Gatland calls up uncapped 6ft 5 forward to Wales’ World Cup squad

Warren Gatland has called up uncapped Scarlets-bound back-rower Taine Plumtree to Wales' Rugby World Cup training squad for a two-week camp.

Wales legend predicts further struggles for the regions next season

Sam Warburton has his say on the state of Welsh Rugby following their recent financial issues and whether the four regions can show an improvement next season.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and much more

Planet Rugby recaps some of the biggest rugby transfer news and rumours, including Warrick Gelant, Melvyn Jaminet, Rhys Patchell and more.

Saracens snap up Pumas international while John Plumtree’s son joins Welsh club

Saracens have announced the signing of Argentina international Lucio Cinti while Blues flanker Taine Plumtree has inked a deal with the Scarlets.

Seven rugby rumours and transfers: Iain Henderson, Antoine Dupont, Marvin Orie and much more

Planet Rugby recaps seven rugby rumours and transfers ahead of the weekend, including Iain Henderson, Marvin Orie, Antoine Dupont and much more.

La Rochelle and Leinster drawn in same pool for Champions Cup

Current Champions Cup title holders La Rochelle have been drawn in the same pool as runners-up Leinster for the 2023/24 tournament.

Former WRU chief executive insists Anglo-Welsh league can ‘solve’ both countries’ problems

David Moffett, who was the Welsh Rugby Union’s CEO between 2002 and 2005, is adamant that creating an Anglo-Welsh league would benefit all parties.